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Farr + Swit SeaplanevsFarer AQUAMATIC

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Farr + Swit Seaplane

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and comfortable red rubber strap. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the textured dial, legible hands with red accents, and the ETA 2824-2 movement as strong points for the price. Some owners note a dislike for the deployment clasp on one of the included straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its blend of classic dive and aviator design elements and impressive lume at its price point.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seaplane42mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
Seaplane38h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
Seaplane100m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
Seaplane$845
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gradient Gray to Black
Blue
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$875
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